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Land dispute stalls Mae Tao upgrade
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 13/07/2013
» A land-sale dispute has stalled plans to upgrade facilities at the Mae Tao clinic, its founder Cynthia Maung said yesterday.
Abuse probe to end this month
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 07/07/2013
» The National Human Rights Commission says it will conclude its investigation into charges of human rights abuses involving Rohingya refugees this month. The NHRC is also moving ahead with trafficking charges against a police officer.
Government admits law impinges on freedoms
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 25/05/2013
» Thailand has admitted to the United Nations that the lese majeste law curbs freedom of expression.
Thailand concedes rights abuses raised by UN rapporteur
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 24/05/2013
» Thailand has conceded to issues raised by a UN special rapporteur as alleged malpractice regarding freedom of expression and migrant labour, and to the fatal harassment of human rights defenders.
Amnesty laments failure to amend lese majeste law
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 24/05/2013
» Freedom of expression in Thailand continues to be curtailed, primarily through the lese majeste law and the 2007 Computer Crimes Act, Amnesty International says.
Divided we stand: Red shirts call for solidarity on may 19
Spectrum, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 19/05/2013
» Thousands of red shirts will today converge on Bangkok's Ratchaprasong shopping district to mark the third anniversary of the group's bloody battle to topple Abhisit Vejjajiva's Democrat government.
It's time to get tough with Rohingya smugglers
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/02/2013
» Thailand has always been firm in its refusal to confront the problem of human trafficking and to address the humanitarian challenges of the Rohingya boat people.
Confess on torture, activists urge
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 07/02/2013
» Thailand must be honest about its role in "secret prison operations" following the 2001 terrorist attacks on New York, activists and academics say.
Surapong wary of temple ruling
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 04/01/2013
» Thailand has a larger stake to consider if it opts to defy a ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the Preah Vihear Temple, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
Anti-trafficking manual for police
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 26/12/2012
» A manual for police officers on how to address human trafficking issues was launched as part of a plan to show Thailand's commitment in enforcing anti-trafficking laws and a better image ahead of the annual United States trafficking report due early next year.